2025 bills / H.B. 305

H.B. 305 Cohabitant Definition Amendments (2025)

Did not passWritten by Rep. Carol S. Moss

  1. Introduced
  2. House committee
  3. House vote (stopped here)
  4. Senate committee
  5. Senate vote
  6. Signed into law

What this bill does

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This bill changes how Utah law defines "cohabitant," a term used in laws on crimes and protective orders, and adds definitions for several related terms. It also makes technical and conforming changes to other parts of the code so they match the new definition.

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Official description
  • amends the definition of cohabitant
  • defines terms related to the definition of cohabitant
  • makes technical and conforming changes
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